Pope Leo decries 'forced exile' of Gaza civilians

Pope Leo spoke out on Sunday against the forced displacement of Gaza’s civilians as Israel intensified its assault on Gaza City.

"I repeat that there is no future based on violence, forced exile, and revenge," the Pope said during his weekly Angelus prayer.

Leo’s role in advocating for peace in Gaza has become more prominent since Israel struck the territory’s only Catholic church in July.

"The peoples need peace. Those who truly love them work for peace," the first pope from the United States added.